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PostgreSQL Database Administrator
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This role is a PostgreSQL Database Administrator contract position for 40 hours per week, offering $55.00 - $60.00 per hour. Key skills include MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL programming, Bash, Shell Scripting, and SSIS.
🌎 - Country
United States
💱 - Currency
$ USD
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💰 - Day rate
480
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🗓️ - Date
February 3, 2026
🕒 - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
On-site
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📄 - Contract
Unknown
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🔒 - Security
Unknown
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📍 - Location detailed
Austin, TX 78727
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#MS SQL (Microsoft SQL Server) #Security #DBA (Database Administrator) #Oracle #MySQL #Compliance #Database Systems #Disaster Recovery #Shell Scripting #SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) #Linux #Microsoft SQL #Data Integrity #SQL (Structured Query Language) #PostgreSQL #Automation #Microsoft SQL Server #Bash #SQL Server #Data Management #Replication #Unix #Data Integration #Databases #Database Design #Programming #Database Administration #Scripting
Role description
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Database Administrator to oversee the organisation, maintenance, and optimisation of our company's database systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and secure management of our data infrastructure. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong technical skills in database design and administration to contribute to our organisation’s data integrity and operational efficiency.
Duties
Manage and maintain databases including MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring their stability, security, and high availability.
Design and implement efficient database structures tailored to organisational needs.
Perform performance tuning and optimisation to enhance database responsiveness and throughput.
Develop and maintain scripts using Bash (Unix shell), Shell Scripting, and PL/SQL to automate routine tasks.
Configure and manage backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery procedures.
Monitor database health through performance metrics and troubleshoot issues proactively.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate databases with applications using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and other tools.
Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data against unauthorised access or breaches.
Document database configurations, procedures, and standards for compliance and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Proven experience in database administration across multiple platforms including MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, with a focus on high availability solutions.
Strong knowledge of database design principles and best practices.
Proficiency in SQL programming along with PL/SQL development skills.
Experience with Linux operating systems including command-line management and Bash scripting.
Familiarity with Shell Scripting for automation purposes.
Expertise in performance tuning techniques to optimise database operations.
Hands-on experience with SSIS for data integration tasks.
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation strategies.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to utilise their technical expertise within a dynamic environment that values innovation and precision in data management.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Database Administrator to oversee the organisation, maintenance, and optimisation of our company's database systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, performance tuning, and secure management of our data infrastructure. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a professional with strong technical skills in database design and administration to contribute to our organisation’s data integrity and operational efficiency.
Duties
Manage and maintain databases including MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, ensuring their stability, security, and high availability.
Design and implement efficient database structures tailored to organisational needs.
Perform performance tuning and optimisation to enhance database responsiveness and throughput.
Develop and maintain scripts using Bash (Unix shell), Shell Scripting, and PL/SQL to automate routine tasks.
Configure and manage backup, recovery, replication, and disaster recovery procedures.
Monitor database health through performance metrics and troubleshoot issues proactively.
Collaborate with development teams to integrate databases with applications using SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) and other tools.
Implement security measures to safeguard sensitive data against unauthorised access or breaches.
Document database configurations, procedures, and standards for compliance and knowledge sharing.
Qualifications
Proven experience in database administration across multiple platforms including MySQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, with a focus on high availability solutions.
Strong knowledge of database design principles and best practices.
Proficiency in SQL programming along with PL/SQL development skills.
Experience with Linux operating systems including command-line management and Bash scripting.
Familiarity with Shell Scripting for automation purposes.
Expertise in performance tuning techniques to optimise database operations.
Hands-on experience with SSIS for data integration tasks.
Knowledge of disaster recovery planning and implementation strategies.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional eager to utilise their technical expertise within a dynamic environment that values innovation and precision in data management.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
